Every year International Chess Day is celebrated on July 20 to celebrate one of the oldest and most popular games in history. The day has been celebrated since 1966 to mark the establishment of the International Chess Federation (FIDE).
The idea of celebrating this day as International Chess Day was proposed by UNESCO as it was celebrated in over 178 countries. In 2019, a resolution passed by the United Nations officially recognised the day as an international event.
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History
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) is the first global governing body for the game of chess. It was established on July 20, 1924, in Paris and to celebrate the anniversary of its establishment, ‘International Chess Day’ was first celebrated in 1966. Since then it was celebrated every year by chess enthusiasts around the world.
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